FACTFLOW
Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 01:25 CST
World
To stop Africa from hemorrhaging local talent, scientist creates drug discovery lab
A Zambian scientist is on a quest to prevent brain drain from Africa so he's established a state-of-the-art drug discovery lab in South Africa.
World
The war in Iran, its effect on the Middle East and the growing global oil crisis
The latest on the Iran war and the growing oil crisis across the Middle East from Dubai, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel.
World
Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices
The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil supply travels -- is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.
World
France walks a ‘fine line’ as war in US-Israel war on Iran escalates
President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war's legality but ultimately blamed Iran.
World
Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads
Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?
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‘A US military victory in Iran without a political one is not a victory’
‘This is not a war about whose military is better, bigger or more powerful.’
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In the US-Israeli war on Iran, who will run out of missiles first?
Are there enough interceptor missiles to defeat Iran’s response to the US and Israel's attacks?
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Trump admin estimates US war on Iran cost $11.3bn in first 6 days: Report
Lawmakers express concerns as Trump officials project $50bn more may be needed for Iran war funding.
World
Israeli ‘double-tap strike’ hits displaced on Beirut seafront, kills eight
The attack appears to be another Israeli attempted assassination, outside areas traditionally targeted.
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Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar
Bahrain reports an attack on fuel tanks as Saudi Arabia shoots down drones headed towards an oilfield.
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‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood
Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic, exposing mothers and children to dangerous smoke.
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Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s White Nile State
Sudanese Doctors Network says 'horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF.'
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Why historic release of oil reserves may not tame surging prices
Oil prices continue to soar despite the International Energy Agency's plans to release 400m barrels into the market.
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China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set
The National People's Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China's 15th five-year plan is approved.
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There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran
Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump.